Jewellery, Silver, Oriental Items and Collectors' Pieces
Jewellery, Silver Oriental Items and Collectors Pieces
WEDNESDAY 11TH APRIL 1984 AT 6.00 PM
ESTIMATES
Peter Webb Galleries Limited publishes its estimates of the prices likely to be realized for all the lots in the catalogue.
The estimates appear following each description.
The estimates are intended as a guide for prospective purchasers. Lots may be sold below or above estimates depending on the degree of competition for them.
If instructed, the auctioneers will carry out bidding for intending purchasers. The service is free and all bids are treated in strict confidence. Lots will be bought as cheaply as the room bids allow and with regard to any reserves placed upon them by the sellers.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. The highest bidder to the purchaser, subject to the Auctioneers having a right to refuse the bidding of any person. Should any dispute arise as to the biddings, the lot in dispute to be immediately put up for sale again at the preceding bidding , or the Auctioneers may declare the purchaser.
2 No person shall advance less at a bid than a sum to be nominated by the Auctioneer and no bid shall be retracted
3 All lots are sold subject to the right of the seller or his agent to bid or else to impose a reserve.
4. The purchaser to give his name , address and to pay down 10 percent of the purchase money in part payment thereof. In default of any of which matters the lot or lots purchased may be immediately put up again and resold.
5. All lots are sold as shown and with all faults , imperfections , and errors to description The Auctioneers act as agents; they have full discretion to refuse any bidding or to withdraw any lot or lots from the sale without in either case giving ahy reason ; neither they nor the Vendor are responsible for errors of description or for genuineness or authent icity of any lot or fault or defect in it, and make no warranty whatever.
6 The lots are at the buyer's risk from the fall of the hammer and are to be taken away at the buyer' s expense , in default of which the Auctioneers will not hold themselves responsible; if the same are lost, stolen , damaged , or otherwise destroyed , but they will be left at the sole risk of the purchaser. If the lots are not cleared or paid for , they may then be sold immediately either publicly or by private treaty, without any notice being given to the defaulter.
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lnsurance:-
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Peter Webb Galleries Limited
Fine Art Auctioneers & Appraisers Corner Elliot & Wellesley Streets, Auckland P.O. Box 7008, Auckland. Telephone 734-404 After Hours 32-520, 606-361
Catalogue of Antique Jewellery & Silver Rare Korean Pottery and Porcelain from the Koryo, Silla & Yi Dynasties Antiquities, Furniture and Collector's Items
WEDNESDAY 11TH APRIL AT 6.00PM
On view Sunday 8th 10.00am-3.00pm and Sale Week 9.00am-5.30pm
Peter Webb Galleries Limited Fine Art Auctioneers and Appraisers Corner Elliot & Wellesley Streets, Auckland 1 P.O . Box 7008, Auckland Telephone 734-404 After hours 32-520
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A 1Sct gold bracelet. Wt. 21gms 300 - 400
A good Victorian ring in 18ct gold set with five old cut diamonds. let approx. 600 - 800
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A heavy 1Sct gold Victorian mourning locket brooch with scroll edge and black enamel dated 1846. Total wt. 26gms 250 - 350
4
A very stylish Art Nouveau design pendant in 9ct gold set with seed pearl and two green paste stones.
19 A pretty Victorian hollow 9ct gold bracelet set with nine oval graduated opals and sixteen seed pearls in a chased bridge mount. 350 - 500
20 An early 19th Century tortoiseshell toothpick holder with gold mounts. L. 70mm 50 - 75
21 An attractive Victorian pendant in 9ct gold set with seed pearls and three amethysts. 250 - 350
22
An 18ct gold Edwardian dress ring set with three oval opals and six small diamonds. 300 - 400
34
A 19th Century ladies silver clip and chain skirt holder
A Victorian gentleman's 18ct gold open face key wind pocket watch made by John Crofts London 1874. Engraved gold dial. 300 - 400
37 Another 18ct gold pocket watch similar to the above but of smaller size.
1880
- 250
A 9ct gold "Dearest" ring all stones natural. 150 - 250
A 9ct gold ring with teardrop opal in rub over mount. 50 - 75
An amethyst and seed pearl pendant on a 9ct gold chain. 120 - 160
5 6 7 250 - 300
8 A Victorian ring in 1Sct gold set with five armandine garnets • dated 1876 150 - 250
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A 9ct gold bamboo pattern bracelet. A.F. 50 - 80
10 A 9ct gold ring with small opal in leaf setting. 40 - 60
11 An 18ct gold Victorian memorium ring "I n memory of" with black enamel detail. 100 - 150
12 A good Victorian shell cameo with angel motif in shaped 9ct gold mount. 200 - 250
13 A fine long Victorian 18ct gold neck chain with unusual bar and hoop and wire twist links. L. 91cm. Wt. 35gms 700 - 900
A Victorian ladies small engraved 18ct gold half hunter pendant watch with blue enamel chapter ring. 400 - 500
A Victorian 9ct gold bracelet. Wt. 12gms 150 - 200 16 A good Victorian 18ct gold open face pocket watch with gold dial by W. Eprhardt. London 1877. Wt. 35gms approx. 500 - 650
A good Victorian 9ct gold neck chain with fancy facet and wire twist links L. 46cm 140 -180 18 An 18ct gold ring set with six old cut diamonds and two sapphires in a platinum mount. 200 - 300
23 A handsome 18ct gold cased Waltham pocket watch with gold dial and leaf edge.
Case dated 1851 Chester. 500 - 750
A 9ct gold six stone " Regard " ring. 150 - 200
A 9ct gold curb link Albert chain. Wt. 19gms 150 - 200
26 A fine quality Victorian 18ct gold cased open faced key wind pocket watch, with gold dial. London 1876. Maker Lawrence Louth 600 - 800
27 A Georgian silver pair case Verge movement pocket watch made by P. James, Edinburgh 1822. Dial chipped. 200 - 300
28 A chased and pierced silver buckle. Q6~1~8. ~-M
29 A Victorian 18ct gold leaf and ribbon brooch. In original shaped leather box. 150 - 200
30 A silver bosun's whistle with raised anchor motifs. Bghm. 1929. L. 12cm 100 - 150
31 A very fine Georgian 18ct gold pair case verge movement pocket watch.
Made by Edward Wicksteed case hallmarked London 1770 No. 8541 and in good working order 1200 - 1600
32
A rare early Victorian oval brass cased travelling clock with silvered dial and engraved bezel. H. 12.5cm 300 - 400
33
A very fine Georgian oval portrait miniature on ivory of a gentleman in gold frame. Signed Roch 1785, having hair locket window with gold initials E.L. and original oval leather case. 65 x 54mm 500 - 700
38 A G_eorgian oval portrait m In 1atu re on ivory of a gentleman, in gold frame.
x 55mm
39
An 18th Century Battersea enamel oval patch box with rhyme on lid. 45 x 35mm
- 300
A well carved ivory dogs head cane handle with inlaid glass
- 90
- 100 40 eyes.
41 A ladies small 18ct gold hunter pendant watch with gold Albert bar brooch Maker W. Lenz, Switzerland. 180 - 250
42 A Victorian ladies 18ct gold pendant watch with stem wind movement and gold dial. 200 - 250
43 An 18ct gold dress ring set with five sapphires and five old cut diamonds in a double row mount. 300 - 500
44
A very unusual pair of circular brooches each set with 19 natural rubies carved in petal form and 18 diamonds in an 18ct gold mount 2000 - 3000
45
An 18ct gold bar brooch mounted with 5 old cut diamonds iil claw settings. 900 - 1200
46 A rectangular 9ct gold brooch set with a natural scarab beetle in oval mount, together with a matching earring. 80 - 100
47 A Chinese jadeite ring pendant on a gilt chain. 60 - 80
48 A 19th Century Indian portrait miniature on ivory set in an oval 1Sct gold brooch mount. 80 - 120
49 A Japanese wheatsheaf manuki in Shakudo with gold detail 60 - 80
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Three engraved 9ct gold studs in box.
- 35
51 A good early Victorian silver on copper candelabra set comprising two three branch and one five branch all with matching sconces having floral scroll edging. 1200 - 1600
52 An Edwardian cut crystal scent bottle with silver neck.
Bghm 1905 H. 16cm 60 - 80
53
Another large r similar to the above.
c. 7905. H.20cm 70 - 90
54
A shaped rectangular silver flower trough with a raised pattern of landscape with birds and buildings in a scroll cartouche , on four scroll feet.
London 1903 12 x 7cm 120 - 160
55 A pair of silver napkin rings with raised floral scroll edging.
Bghm. 1901 40 - 60
56 A good early George Ill silver pink tankard of baluster shape with scroll handle.
London 1763. /-1. 12cm 500 - 650
57
A pair of double struck Kings pattern Victorian silver tablespoons.
London 1861. Maker George Webb. 100 - 150
58
A good pair of Victorian silver Fiddle pattern fish servers with pierced floral leaf decoration
London 1868 Maker George Angel. 250 - 350
59 A heavy O.E pattern silver soup ladle.
Sheffield 1899. 150 - 200
60 A matching serving spoon. 100 - 120
61 A Georgian silver pap boat. Unmarked. c.1790 100 - 150
62 A rare William & Mary silver triffid spoon.
London 1698. L. 19.5cm 300 - 400
63 A fine Georgian silver Apostle spoon.
London 1749. Maker Elias Cachet
L. 20cm 300 - 400
64 A fine Georgian silver seal top spoon.
London 1765. Maker Thomas Doxsey.
L. 18cm 150 - 250
65
A replica silver seal top spoon. London 1921 L. 16.5cm 100 - 150
66 An early 18th Century silver spoon with oval bowl and twist handle. Marks unknown.
L. 16 5cm 100 - 150
67 A Queen Anne silver dog nose spoon with rat tail bowl. London 17 06. Maker John Ladyman
L. 16cm 150 - 200
68 An early 18th Century mote. spoon together with another of smaller size. (2) Marks indistinct.
L. 19 & 13cm 150 - 200
69
A good large Georgian silver nutmeg grater with reeded hoop handle and hinged semi circular bottom c. 1800. Makers T. Phipps & E. Robinson
L. 11cm 200 - 250 -,:0
A most unusual 17th Century / ' William and Mary silver cream pail having later raised and pierced decoration of village and farmyard scenes , complete with early Bristol blue glass liner and swing handle
Marked London 1689
H. 12cm 1000 - 1500
71 A good William IV silver viniagrette.
Bghm 1831. Maker J. 8. 250 - 300
72
Bghm.
A good early Victorian engraved silver viniagrette. 1840. Makers Taylor & Perry
250 - 350
73 A smal l engraved silver viniagrette by Nathanial Mills.
Bghm. 1823
200 - 250
74 A 19th Century European silver straining spoon with shaped and pierced bowl and mask handle. Over struck marks Chester 79C2. 60 - 80
75 A pair of European silver sugar nips in the form of a cast griffin. L. 12cm 80 - 100
76 A good pair of George Ill silver candlesticks of tapered form with fluted circular foot and sconce having gadrooned edgings.
Sheffield 1813 Maker John Robert & Co. H. 31cm. (Illustrated) 1800 - 2300
77 A very fine early George II silver coffee pot of tapered cylindrical form with scroll spout, fruitwood hand le and shield crest. (Illustrated). London 1728. Maker Thomas England. H 23cm. Wt. 25oz 3500 - 4500
78 A fine large Georgian silver plate with a shaped gadrooned border and shield crest. (Illustrated).
c.1760. D. 32cm. Wt. 37oz 1000 - 1250
79
Another fine Georgian silver plate similar to the above but of smaller size. (Illustrated).
D. 24cm. Wt. 19oz London 1757
Maker William Justus 700 - 900
80 A George II silver card tray on 3 hoof feet with shaped scroll and shell border. Minor repair.
Newcastle 1742. Maker George Bulman. D. 18cm 500 - 650
81 A spherical cut crystal perfume bottle with silver top (dented).
82 A Chinese silver oval shaped butter dish with incised pattern of bamboo and cow finial.
83 A large silver matchbox holder with diamond shaped silver mounted ashtray.
84
An ornamental silver spoon with large circular bowl having embossed pattern of donkey and windmill. Chester 1898
85 An ornate silver tea strainer with galleon sailing ship handle and bird and scroll surround Chester 1904.
86 A pair of Victorian silver glove stretchers. Bghm. 1891. L. 27cm
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87 6 various Georgian silver teaspoons. c. 1780-90
88
A good Georgian silver wine funnel with ribbed edging
89
A good Georgian silver shaped oval sugar bowl with fluted decoration and reeded edge. London 1801 Maker John Wren L 17cm
90
An ornate Victorian silver teapot stand for a spirit kettle , having raised decoration of floral garlands and scrolls and 4 scroll feet.
London 1842. Maker Robert Henne/. H 15cm
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91 A Chinese silver cauldron shape incense burner with pierced lid , Fo dog finial , lion ' s mask handles and three serpent legs.
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92
An eight-sided Indian silver box with raised pattern of animals and figures on all surfaces.
94 A cased silver scallop shell pattern butter dish with knife. London 1897
- 160
95 A tall silver tulip shape spill vase on weighted circular foot. Bgh 1910. H. 21cm
- 100
Antiquities
96
Roman Britain c. 4th Century
A.D. Fine and rare gold finger ring found at Marshchapel England in 1944.
Wt. 7.32gms 300 - 400
97
Roman Britain 3rd-4th Century
A.D. bronze finger ring of thick plain form found at Silchester, Hampshire , England.
D. 2cm 30 - 50
98
Tudor England , 1500-1550 A D
A man ' s brass ring of ornate style with glass jewel. Found in the River Thames near Blackfriar's Bridge. Identified by the London Museum. Rare. 100 - 150
99
Roman Britain lst-2nd Century
A.D. bone gaming piece of flat circular shape , rare , found at Chichester , West Sussex with a burial. 20 - 30
100
Roman Britain 3rd Century
A.D A complete hair pin of bronze with ball top incised with circular and falling lines. L. 10cm 30 - 40
101
Roman Britain 4th Century
A.D. Child ' s adjustable bronze bracelet found at Verulamium (St Albans ) Hertfordshire D 1.5 inches 20 - 40
102
Gracian , Caesar of Rome 367-383 A.D. A silver siliqua issued by the Mint at Trier, Germany depicting Gracian on the face and Roma , seated holding a spear and Victory in her hands on the reverse. In perfect condition and rare. 150 - 250
103 Mediaeval Britain 14th Century A.D. A bronze casket key , complete , found at Winchester , Hampshire , England. L. 3 5cm 10 - 20
104 England mid 17th Century. Iron knife blade found at Bankside , London and ex London Museum collection. Corroded L. 3.75 inches 10 - 20
105
Charles I, King of England 1600-1649 An account rendered of the legal expenses incurred by Charles, while Prince of Wales , in the High Court Chancery , signed by James Ley , Lord Chief Justice ; Thomas Murray, the Prince's tutor and secretary; James Fullerton, Richard Smythe, Sir John Walter, the Attorney General ; Sir Thomas Trevor and Richard Keylway One page, folio , 26 February 18 James I (A.D. 1620) The document records 32 separate payments all relating to cases involving the crown. 200 - 300
Lot 106 withdrawn.
Japanese Woodblock Prints
107
Three small 19th Century coloured woodblock book prints by Tokyokuni Ill. c. 7860 18 x 11cm 120 - 180
108
Three similar prints by Kuniyoshi. c. 1860 18 x 11 cm 120 - 180
109
A late 19th Century print of three Japanese ladies signed Utamaro. (Foxed) 38 x 25cm 60 - 80
110
Two early 20th Century prints of the Views of Tokaido by Hiroshige. 21 x 34cm
60 - 90
123
A _large ,Chinese bronze censer with two handles and four squat legs having raised key borders and stylised motifs on the four sides.
26 x 24cm
124
D. 25cm
125
200 - 300
A heavy bronze circular two handled censer on three legs.
100 - 150
A good large Japanese lmari 19th Century porcelain dish with six painted enamel sections of pine and plum blossom decoration.
D. 33.5cm
111
A framed , early 20th Century print " The Wave " by Hokusai. (Foxed) 24 x 37cm 60 - 80
112
Another similar print " The Fisherman. " 60 - 80
113 A 20th Century print of a lady reading a letter. 38 x 27cm. Signed Utamaro 50 - 75
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115
Another similar print. 38 x 27cm 50 - 75
Another similar print of a lady at her toilet.
38 x 27cm 50 - 75
116
A woodblo c k print b y Hiroshige Suzaki Sunrise New Year ' s Day. 22 x 35 c m 60 - 80
117 Another. No. 31 Maruse1 edition by Hiroshige. 22 x 35cm
118
Another. Evening Moon at Ryogoku Bridge 22 x 35cm
Oriental Ivories & Porcelain etc.
119
200 - 300
126 A larger late 19th Century Japanese lmari porcelain dish with six painted floral and bird sections.
D. 37.5cm
127
180 - 250
A good early 19th Century Chinese export rose medallion pattern bowl profusely decorated with figures , flowers, birds and leaves.
D. 28cm
400 - 600
128 A pair of Japanese satsuma style sake bottles with painted and gilt decoration.
H. 15cm
129
100 - 120
A 19th Century Chinese · porcelain vase completely covered with finely woven cane.
H. 31cm
130
100 - 150
A good 19th Century Chinese export jardinere on stand with painted enamel floral decoration.
600 - 800
131
- 80
- 80
A good pair of 19th Century Japanese shallow bowls with painted panels of shishi and flowers.
D. 24.5cm
132
300 - 400
A pair of early 19th Century Chinese famille verte polychrome enamel shaped bowls on collar foot with painted figure and bird scenes.
D. 21cm
A very large 19th Century Japanese b:ue imari dish, with painted palm and bird in plum tree decoration. D. 46cm 300 - 500
150 - 250
133 A large 19th Century Chinese porcelain figure of a jolly Hotei playing with 5 Chinese boys with painted polychrome enamel decoration on carved wooden stand.
H. 33cm
300 - 400
134 A 19th Century Chinese mandarin's eating set comprising silver chopsticks and silver mounted knife in carved bamboo sheath.
L. 16cm
- 150
120 A good 19th Century Japanese blue imari deep bowl with painted birds and swimming duck decoration. D. 29cm
121 A 19th Century Japanese rosewood framed cut woodblock of an orange seller. 38 x 28cm
- 150
122 A Chinese carved teak three fold screen with painted landscape panels. Some damage.
H. 105cm 150 - 200
150 - 200
135 A Chinese Ming dynasty porcelain bowl with painted underglaze blue floral and leaf design and ring borders.
D. 76.5cm (Hair crack) 150 - 250
136 A set of 3 lmari bowls of graduated size painted with enamels in the traditional manner.
c. 7900. Size: 18 to 24cm 200 - 300
137 A set of 4 lmari circular stacking food boxes with lid. Painted with enamels in the traditional manner.
H. 21cm
138 bowl.
8 lmari coffee cups and saucers with matching sugar
151
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c. 1900 150 - 250
139
150 - 250
A set of 5 Japanese lmari style covered bowls with painted wave and bird and floral decoration.
100 - 150
140
A set of 8 lmari plates with traditional painted enamel decoration and shaped edge.
D. 19cm. c.1930 100 - 150
141
A 19th Century Japanese carved ivory okimono of an entertainer with performing, monkey and small boy signed in red lacquer seal. Mikasu. (Illustrated)
H. 18cm
142
300 - 400
A well carved 19th Century Chinese ebony jolly Hotei figure holding a cash coin on shaped wooden stand.
H. 15cm
143
150 - 200
A good 19th Century Chinese carved ivory card case with all over figures in landscape pattern.
95 x 55mm 150 - 200
144 A good 19th Century Japanese letter box in pressed bark, the lid relief carved with landscape and mountain scene.
16 x 11cm
145 handle.
H 16cm
200 - 250
A 19th Century Japanese brass mirror with bound cane 70 - 90
146 A finely carved Chinese grey jade libation cup with incised floral and character bowl, the two handles carved with chrysanthemum and leaves.
W. 13cm (Illustrated) 400 - 600
147
A good pair of Chinese jade Pi type discs with pierced design of two children in flowering vines, each with its own carved rosewood stand.
D. 77mm 250 - 350
148 A carved Japanese ivory figure of a geisha girl. 60 - 80
149 A well carved modern Chinese painted ivory figure group of man and woman with child (minor damage).
H. 17cm 150 - 250
150 37mm
A jade glass Chinese, four boys in two acrobat carving. 40 - so
A very fine 19th Century Japanese carved ivory okimono snuff box of a quail on millet with a chick. Wooden stand. Unsigned. (Illustrated) L. 10cm 500 - 750
152
A well carved Chinese hardstone figure of a lion dog on wooden base.
L. 16cm 400 - 500
153
Another well carved Chinese green hardstone figure of a winged lion supporting flower vase. (On wooden base).
H. 16cm
154 L 52mm
400 - 500
A small carved ivory "C lams Dream".
60 - 90
155 Four 19th Century Japanese imari bowls painted in the traditional manner.
D. 15cm
156 H. 40mm
157
L. 14cm
158 H. 7cm
159
H. 10.5cm
120 - 160
An ivory netsu ke of a seated peasant eating rice
60 - 80
A carved Chinese ivory fan handle.
60 - 80
A pair of Chinese soapstone seals with Fo dogs.
40 - so
A finely carved Indonesian ivory Garuda bird figure.
200 - 300
160
A good Chinese carved rosewood table screen with ivory panel etched with mountainous landscape scene and poem.
Total H. 22cm. Ivory 13 x 10cm (Illustrated ) 300 - 400
161
A good mid 19th Century Japanese ivory okimono of tusk point form depicting the seven gods in Takarabune with carved dragon prow and relief swirling waves.
Signed Cyoku (Illustrated).
L. 18cm 500 - 700
162
A good ivory netsuke depicting Jurojin , Tohosaku and Urashima sitting in a rice bowl (20th Century).
Signed. H. 37mm 150 - 250
163
A good 19th Century ivory netsuke of an eagle attacking four small rabbits. Inlaid umimatsu eyes. (chipped).
Signed Masamitsu. W. 36mm 150 - 250
164
A large Japanese ivory okimono of Jurojin on a fishing stand with baskets , nets and rod, a carp hangs on a hair line. (20th Century).
Total H. 37cm
165
300 - 400
An okimono of a geisha girl with parasol and fan , her kimono etched with floral patterns. H. 12cm
150 - 200
166
A good pair of well carved Chinese brown soapstone seal chops each surmounted by a Fo dog. H. 5cm
100 - 150
167
A good large brown Chinese soapstone seal chop in natural pebble form, carved in relief with leaves and flower. 60x65mm 100-150
168 Another similar piece carved with a landscape scene.
67 x 50mm 80 - 120
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A pair of ivory vases carved U with an intricate design of swirling dragons.
H. 15cm 150 - 250
196/'.o
A Japanese carved ivory ./ ' okimono of a geisha girl with etched fan and bamboo leaf pattern kimono.
H. 13cm 100 - 150
Chinese Snuff Bottles
171 A crackle glaze porcelain snuff bottle with blue figure decoration and carnelian stopper. 70 - 100
172
A late 19th Century glass bottle inside painted with two sage figures in landscape scene, green glass stopper. 60 - 80
Lot 183
173 stopper.
174
A late 19th Century agate glass bottle with amethyst 60 - 80
Another similar bottle with crystal stopper. 50 - 70
175 An inside painted glass bottle with figures in landscape decoration 50 - 70
176 A glass bottle with red overlay decoration and crystal stopper. 60 - 80
177 A well carved Japanese ivory okimono of a jolly Hotei with sack and fan signed Senzan. (L ightly sta in ed). H. 8cm 150 - 250
178 A pair of Chinese ivory vases of tapered cyl in der form w ith etched and painted landscape scene.
H. 13cm 100 - 140
179 A well carved Japanese Edo ivory okimono of the sc hol ar Kinjiro Ninom iya signed on red lacq ue r seal.
H. 10.5cm 150 - 250
Lot 185
180 A mid 19th Century stag antler netsuke depicting Shoki contemplating an oni he has trapped in a hollow tree trunk unsigned.
H. 65mm 150 - 200
181
A good Japanese carved ivory okimono of Hotei and Jurojin p layi n g go, the rob es lightl y stained in brown.
L. 12cm (signed). (Illustrated) 250 - 350
Rare Korean Porcelain, Pottery & Bronze
Korea developed its pottery indu st ry in parallel to the Chinese and the sponta neity and lack of artifi cia lity are cha racteristics that make these wares unique. This col le ction was formed in Korea twenty five years ago.
Old Silla- Dynasty 57 B.C. - 668 A.D.
Unified Silla Dynasty 668 - 935 A.D. Koryo Dynasty 918 - 1392 A.D.
Yi Dynasty 1392 - 1910 A.D.
182 A very fine Korean Koryo celadon vase w ith fluted body and bell shaped neck. 12th Century.
H. 26cm (Il lu st rated) 1000 - 1500
Lot 182
183 A fine large gourd shaped ewer of similar period with painted floral pattern and petal design. Celadon glaze. (Handle repaired)
H. 32cm (Illustrated) 1000 - 1500
184 A fine Koryo celadon bowl with internal painted design of flying crane and floral rosettes. (decoration partly inlaid). 13th Century.
D. 19cm (Illustrated) 300 - 500
185
Another good similar period celadon glaze bowl with inlaid floral spray and circular design motifs 13th Century.
D. 19cm (Illustrated) 300 - 500
186 A good 15th Century Yi Dynasty Punch, Ong stoneware bowl with milli rosette patterns on both surfaces.
D. 19cm (Illustrated) 300 - 500
187 A rare Koryo Dynasty celadon glaze lotus cup with stand. 12th Century. (Minor repair)
H. 12cm (Illustrated) 500 - 700
188 A very fine fat bodied Koryo celadon vase with painted design of chrysanthemums in underglaze iron. 13th Century.
H. 26cm (Illustrated on cover) 1000 - 1500
189 A large Yi Dynasty bottle vase in undecorated grey-white glaze. 15th Century.
H. 29cm 400 - 600
190 A good Yi Dynasty porcelain storage jar with painted iron leaf decoration on grey body. 17th Century.
H. 19cm 400 - 600
191 A Koryo Dynasty celadon glaze bottle vase with inlaid roundel decoration. (Neck damaged). 12th Century.
H. 17cm 150 - 250
192 Two small Koryo Dynasty celadon glaze bowls with inlaid floral key borders. 13th Century. Dia. 9cm and 7.5cm 200 - 300
193 A good Yi Dynasty stand dish on collar foot in undecorated grey-white glaze. 15th Century.
Dia. 18cm 200 - 300
194 A similar period bowl on collar foot in undecorated grey-wh ite glaze. 12 x 9cm 150 - 250
195 glaze.
H. 14cm
A similar period fat bodied storage jar in undecorated grey 150 - 250
196 Two small similar period storage jarlets in undecorated white glaze.
H 7cm 120 - 180
197 Two Koryo Dynasty celadon glaze shallow bowls internally decorated with raised flowers and leaves. 12th Century.
D. 14 and 15cm 300 - 400
198
Two similar period celadon glaze shallow bowls with relief floral and leaf decoration.
D 13.5cm
200 - 300
199 A similar period celadon glaze bowl with raised internal pattern of flowers and leaves A.F. D. 18cm 100 - 150
200 A small similar period shallow bowl in celadon glaze with inlaid decoration.
H. 10.5cm, 100 - 150
201 A similar bowl.
D. 11cm 100 - 150
202 Yi ware shallow bowl on collar foot in undecorated grey glaze, together with a later period crackle stand dish with blue character mark.
D 18cm (2)
203
150 - 200
Two small Koryo dynasty jarlets with inlaid crane and floral decoration. 12th Century.
D. 8 and 6cm
150 - 200
204 A small similar period dish. Cracked. Together with 2 Yi ware grey glaze bowls. (Three) 150 - 200
205 lugs.
H. 18cm
Chinese Sung ochre glaze storage jar with four hanging
250 - 350
206 A Chinese Sung period celadon glaze fat bodied spouted ewer. Restored handle.
H. 76cm
200 - 300
207 A very rare Silla dyna~ty stoneware mounted cup with cover, decorated with rectangular perforations to lid and stand (large size). Lid repaired. 5th-6th Century.
H. 27cm (Illustrated) 500 - 700
208 Another similar mounted cup with cover of smaller size. The lid with simple incised design. 5th-6th Century
H. 22cm. (Illustrated). 500 - 700
209 A Silla period stoneware bell cup with combed, waved and rib decoration. The pedestal containing two clay pellets as clapper.
H. 14cm. (Illustrated). 200 - 300
210 A late Silla dynasty stoneware covered jar with simple combed prick design and ornamental curled handle. Unified Silla dynasty 8th-9th Century.
H. 12cm. (Illustrated) 200 - 300
211 A similar period covered bowl with impressed circular and floral designs separated by incised lines.
D. 12cm (Illustrated). 150-200
212 A Silla dynasty mounted cup and cover with rectangular pierced decoration distorted in firing. 6th Century.
H 17cm. (Illustrated). 300 - 400
213 A Silla dynasty stoneware mug with raised rib decoration and simple handle. 6th Century.
H 8cm (Illustrated).
200 - 300
214 A similar period beaker with bulbous foot and flared mouth
H. 8cm. (Illustrated).
100 - 200
215 An early Koryo dynasty stoneware vase of bulbous form. 11th Century.
H. 11.5cm. (Illustrated).
216
150 - 200
An early 19th Century Chinese two handled bronze censer of Fu shape with raised stylised dragon motifs and four legs.
H 15cm. (wooden lid) (Illustrated)
150 - 250
217 A good small 18th Century bronze Korean head of Buddha on carved wood shoulder base.
H. 13.5cm. (Illustrated)
150 - 250
218 A 19th Century. Korean two handled bronze incense burner of Ting shape with raised decoration and the lid with three dogs in relief.
219
200 - 300
An old Korean bronze figure of an emaciated Buddha seated on a lotus plinth.
H. 18cm. (Illustrated)
220
150 - 250
An old Korean circular bronze mirror with raised design of flying cranes in clouds.
D 76cm
221
100 - 200
A very old Korean bronze vase with double ring handles, the barrel shaped body crudely cast decorated with a small frog in high relief. Age unknown.
H 26cm
222 A very fine large early 19th Century cloisonne dish with unusual pattern of a large owl perching on a branch amid blossoms and le aves. The main pattern in relief against a stippled brown ground , with border of connecting stylised leaves.
D. 45cm
400 - 600
223 A very interesting 19th Century East African ivory tusk completely carved with a series of African and European figures in folk art manner formerly from the collection of Rev Samuel Griffith c.1870. (Yellow patination)
L. 41cm
300 - 600
224
A good 19th Century African hard wood ladies hand bell with incised leaf design and four clappers. Attached paper label "wooden bell from Fernando Po" from the same collection as the above lot.
23 x 16cm 100 - 200
225 form.
L. 19cm
226
A good Sumatran batak carved bone medicine box of totem 80 - 120
A well cast old Korean bronze figure of Avalokitesvara in standing position with hands indicating generosity. Original gilt patina.
H. 22cm (Illustrated). 400 - 600
227 A large Korean bronze breast pendant with relief figure and dog motif, the reverse with bats and Chinese characters.
D. 10cm 150 - 200
228 An old Korean bronze cauldron shape lidded incense burner with silver inlay design of flowers and animals.
H. 16cm. (Illustrated) 250 - 350
229 A large 19th Century Korean bronze figure of a seated buddha on lotus plinth and base. H. 34cm. Showing traces of gilding. (Illustrated) 400 - 600
230 A pair of 19th Century cast brass candlesticks with ring handles and relief mask and bird decoration.
H. 17cm 100 - 150
231
An early 19th Century Indian bronze figure of Bodhisattva seated on a lotus throne , the facial features of this piece are well-modelled and originally the ornamentation was inset with small stones. H. 21cm. (Illustrated) 400 - 600
232
A small finely cast bronze figure of a four armed Maitreya seated on a lotus throne showing original traces of gilding H 8cm. (I llu strated) 150 - 250
233
A good cast Chinese bronze table screen with three Mongol figures in relief, the reverse incised with a Chinese calligraphy. Probably 14th Century. 14 x 10cm. Green patination. (Illustrated) 300 - 400
234
A small old green patinated bronze figure of a standing buddha on double lotus plinth. H. 13cm. (Illu st rated) · 100 - 200
235 An early 19th Century Indian bronze figure of a seated buddha on a lotus throne base. H. 17cm 150 - 200
236 A good 19th Century Fijian Tabua with coir rope necklace. Yellow patinated whaletooth engraved Toklau. 250 - 350
237 A 19th Century Fijian pearl shell breast ornament with plaited coir necklace. Shell repaired.
238 L. 160cm
A long necklace of Melanesian shell money
239
240
A sma ll woven
Prints .
241 242 243
244
Two 18th Century ':!ngravings from Tasman ' s voyages
Death of Captain Cook coloured engraving
The Pink Terraces coloured wood engraving. 19th Century.
Two Maori heads , French coloured engravings 19th Century.
The Tu i. French engraving 19th Century.
Three Maori heads. Dutch engravings. 19th Century.
Costume of a Chief. French engraving. 19th Century.
248 Natives dancing. French coloured engraving. 19th Century.
249 Weapons etc. Three Dutch engravings. 19th Century.
250 Two native family groups from a Dutch edition of Cook's voyages. 18th Century. (2).
251 A fortified town. Coloured engraving.
252 Natives in a canoe and an archway. Two Dutch engravings. 19th Century.
253
Two French engravings. N Z. subjects. 19th Century.
254 A mid Victorian walnut occasional table on carved pedestal base , the circular figured walnut top inlaid with St George and the Dragon. 400 - 600
255 A good late Georgian birds eye maple work table with fitted drawer , rosewood cross banding and platform base on bun feet. 500 - 750
256 A pair of European 17th Century high backed chairs with woven cane filled back panel and seat on shaped front legs with turned connecting stretchers Uoints wooden , pegged) : 700 - 900
257 A pair of 19th Century European Fqience pottery urn vases with painted and raised decoration in pink , yellow and blue. 150 - 200
258 A 19th Century French clock garniture "Nuits d ' ete " with bronzed sp elter putti on variegated red marble base with scroll feet. 600 - 900
259 A small German Art Nouveau cast metal mirror with mask of young woman whose hair forms the frame. 150 - 200
260 A stylish Art Deco white metal dancing figure of a young woman in period swimsuit on draped plinth. The hair, suit and plinth in light bronze patina, marble base signed Adolph. H. 27cm 300 - 400
261 A small Art Deco figure of a pierrot in cold painted metal with ivorine face & hands seated with a mandolin on marble base signed Bertrand. 200 - 300
262 A fine mid Victorian carved mahogany grandfather cha ir with scroll arms and cabriole legs. Original old upholstery 1100 - 1500
263 A good 19th Century French miniature on circular porcelain panel entitled " Return From the Country " after Hamilton.
D. 94cm
264
200 - 300
A fine quality Victorian oval basalt Wedgwood plaque depicting two Grecian warrior figures in high relief.
20 x 15cm
150 - 200
265 Another similar plaque depicting Apollo. 150 - 200
266 A very fine painted Vienna porcelain panel depicting Psyche on the throne of Venus and 10 other young semi-clad maidens. Signed Wagner.
31 x 25cm
600 - 800
267 A framed 18th Century engraving of a lion attacking horse riders in oak frame with gilt mount.
24 x 29cm 80 - 100
268
A good mid 19th Century French three piece porcelain and ornate brass ink and candlestick desk set. The porcelain bowl is painted with blue and red panels. 350 - 450
269 A good pair of large 19th Century Bohemian glass vases with painted portrait panels of two young women and goldleaf edgings and tendril decoration. H. 41cm
270 H. 20cm
600 - 800
A tall V ictorian ale glass with facet cut bowl.
30 - so
271 An unusual pair of glass Dimple bottles having ornate silver mountings of flowering plum tree design with silver stopper. H. 22cm 250 - 350
272 A Chinese silver lidded bowl with raised chrysanthemum and leaf decoration and glass lining. D. 10cm 100 - 150
273 A very fine set of six 18th Century yew and elmwood Windsor side chairs having triple carved back splat with spokes , together with two similar carver chairs. (8) 3000 - 4000
2-,4 A good Victorian burr walnut f ' three tier whatnot with shaped shelves , turned supports and scroll handles.
700 - 900
275 A good 19th Century oak Welsh dresser on two drawer base with shaped skirt and cabr io le legs The back with double cupboards and drawer inlaid with ebony and boxwood stringing. 2000 - 3000
276 A good small Victorian burr walnut oval side table with urn and scroll inlaid top on four turned pedestal base. 600 - 900
277 A very good mid Victorian figured walnut breakfront credenza with inlaid frieze ormolu mounts and two glazed doors flanking the centre inlaid cupboard door.
2000 - 2500
2-,8 A Royal Worcester porcelain f ' lidded vase with painted fruit and leaf decoration.
Signed K. Blake. H. 13cm 200 - 300
279 Winkie. H. 14cm A Royal Doulton painted porcelain figure of Wee Willie
- 100
280 An early 19th Century , French porcelain plate with painted floral scroll and gilt decoration. 60 - 80
281 A good Victorian Fairing with three painted figures in a gazebo. (Slight damage). H.11cm 80-120
282 H. 8cm
Another Victorian Fairing " The Nightcap" (Slight damage) 80 - 100
283 A Victorian Fairing , " The Last in Bed to Put Out the Light " (Slight damage)
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284 A miniature Royal Doulton Toby face jug
285 Another similar.
- 90
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286 A Locke & Co painted Worcester posy bowl in flower form with pierced and gilt petal centre. 8 x 10cm 100 -150
287 A Locke & Co Worcester porcelain sugar bowl and miniature vase with painted pheasant. (Two). 120 - 160
288 A 19th Century Granger Worcester willow pattern bowl D. 17cm. c.1860 100 - 150
289 A small Royal Worcester porcelain coffee cup and saucer with gilt interior and painted fruit pattern. Signed Freeman.
- 300
290 A miniature Royal Worcester tea cup, saucer and plate with painted fruit pattern. Signed Freeman. 250 - 350
291 A miniature lidded sugar bowl si milar to the above. Signed Fre e man 100 - 150
292
A good small miniature Royal Worcester porcelain tea c up and saucer with gilt interior and painted doves on powder blue ground. Signed Rushton. 200 - 300
293 A good figured walnut Victorian work t ab le with drawer slide , shaped top and carved and pierced scroll supports with similar co nnecting stretcher. 600 - 900
294
A good Chinese four gold Coromandel screen with relief design of birds in trees on a gold gro und , the reverse with ducks in a pond. 800 - 1200
295 A rare William and Mary style high back settee with shaped wing arms and serpentine front on three baluster legs with bun feet and connecting stretcher rail , carcass oak and walnut.
c. 1780 (Up holstery in distressed co ndition ) 1500 - 2000
296 An 18th Century oak dumb waiter with carved Gothic sty le friezes and scroll backboard. 500 - 800
297
A most unusual 19th Century Chinese two tier red lacquer tabl e the top deeply carved with the three monkeys amongst pine tree s and c hrysant hemums. 500 - 700
298
c. 1850
299 300
A good set of six elmwood bar back kitchen chairs. 900 - 1200
An elmwood carver chair similar to the above. 150 - 250
An old pinewood re c tory table on trestle base (seats eight). 600 - 800
301 A good Georgian long case clock in oak case with mahogany cross banding. Eight day movement with brass face by T. Pearson. Newcastle c. 1800 2500 - 3500
302 A Victorian oval wall mirror in gilt frame. 300 - 400
303 An Art Nouveau Favrile Loetz style vase wtt-1:i raised plant tendril decoration. H. 22cm. Slight chips. 80 - 120
304
A large American Art Nouveau glass dish of circular shape with favrile style and acid etched decoration.
D. 46cm 150 - 250
305 A good Art Nouveau glass vase with raised gold favrile cobblestone pattern and trefoil rim H. 14cm
100 - 150
306 A French opalescent glass shallow bowl with raised anenomes pattern signed Etling. D 17c m 60 - 80
307 A stippled Art Nouveau glass vase with relief irridescent and green glass decorated neck H 24cm 60 - 80
308 A pair of early 19th Century coloured mezzotints of children with dogs In original rosewood frame 22 x 17cm
100 - 150
309
Two Victorian brass candlesticks together with a single Georgian column candlestick (3). 120 - 180
310 A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain jugs with relief and painted floral and gilt decoration , together with a tall bottle vase of similar design. Dated 1883- 1886 all with minor damage (3). H 30cm and 23c m 300 - 400
311 A pair of European porcel ai n plates painted with mountain and landscape lake scene. 80 - 100
312 A large Copeland Spode soup tureen with matching dish and cover. Minor damage Decorated in the oriental m a nner L. 36cm
320
Five early Meissen porcelain onion pattern saucers.
321
A large Royal Worcester porcelain two handled bowl finely painted with thistle and floral sprays inside and out.
W. 29cm 500 - 650
322 A tall Burslem style ewer jug with bulbous body and thin neck decorated with blue floral and gilding.
H. 40cm
80 - 120
323 A 19th Century European porcelain figure group of lady with young child with painted clothing and floral sprays.
H 25cm
- 250
324 Dr Wall period Worcester porcelain tea bowl a nd saucer painted in whorl pattern c irca 1765
325 A handsome late Victorian claret jug with etched and wheel cut body , Bacchus spout and Griffin handle.
H 29cm
- 350
326 A good 19th Century circular brass ink stand with raised floral and bird motif border. The lidded ce ntre bowl suppo1ted on three paw feet with che rub mask decoration.
D. 24cm
150 - 200
327 A French brass ca rriage clock and case with plain enamel dial with roman numerals
300 - 400
A 19th Century Victorian cast iron a nd brass fire surround. 100 - 150
A set of Victorian brass and fire irons. 80 - 120
A Victorian brass coal shovel. 50 - 75
A large Victorian cut glass fruit bowl on stand. 100 - 150
200 - 300 313 314 315 316
317 A large early 19th Century oval two handled pewter water jacket warming dish with porcelain plate inset.
Maker James Dixon & Son (slight crack). 100 - 150
318 An early 19th Century porcelain ink stand with painted floral panels and gilt on cobalt decoration Restored 60 - 80
319 H 70cm
A pair of ruby glass poppy vases. One chipped. 60 - 80
Webb's
MONTHLY SALES IN AUCKLAND AND REGULAR SALES IN CHRISTCHURCH OF
A major sale of Fine Paintings in the Sheraton Ballroom Including the Relief of Luknow by Thomas Jones Barker Four works by Rita Angus Early oils by Colin McCahon plus .many other fine historical & European paintings
